The poor thing didn't make it.
Backstory
Jen and I have recently (as in last week) got into "fostering" dogs that have been rescued from kill shelters. It's already been an adventure. A few days before Thanksgiving, we were told we'd be fostering two puppies until they were placed. The day they came, there were FIVE. They look to be a mix of Lab and maybe Bernese Mountain Dogs, we're not sure. Anyway, they're adorable and we've dealt with the number. On Monday, a guy from the rescue organization came and took two of them for placement. That afternoon, two more were dropped off.The new pups looked like a Blue Heeler mix. And they were pitiful. Low energy, very timid, and they stunk to high heaven. A little more time revealed that they're both sick. Really sick. With Parvo. The poor little female died this morning, and the male probably isn't long for this world - either he'll die or will have to be put down. Because we weren't told - and no one checked, apparently - that they had Parvo, we let them mingle in the pen with the other puppies. Thankfully, the other three have had their shots, but we've been told that new dogs can't be kept in a pen where Parvo has been for something like 6-8 months. Basically, our foray into fostering has been ended as soon as it began. Jen has been trying to reach the girl who dropped off the sick puppies with us, and she has yet to answer a single call or text. We're told that she's experiencing "a personal problem." Needless to say, we won't be using that particular rescue organization when we're able to foster once again.
Jen is heartbroken, and I'm helpless to console her. On the bright side, the other three pups are happy and healthy and will be placed with forever homes very soon.
by Dean6805 in Six-Word Memoirs on Nov 29, 2012 | 
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canadafreeze says,
Breaks my heart ...accidentaltourist says,
So very sad. I'm so sorry for you both, and for the pups. Fostering animals is a noble thing...it's terrible that it turned out to be so heartbreaking.lovelylizard says,
How very wonderful of you both to foster these babies. I am so sorry about the sick puppies and their loss. It had to be heartbreaking. I hope you will continue your good work when you are able.ba_miracle says,
That is a heartbreak. Sending you big hugs and maybe the will to still want to try this. This type of work can be continually rewarding and heartbreaking. Not to mention all the ones you'll collect over the years.I love that you guys are suckers for animals in need I'm just sorry it's had the very rough start.
NumbrOneAunt says,
dean, this is so very sad! please give jen a hug from me. the little brown dog and truffles the cat are ok, right?Dean6805 says,
Thanks, everyone. NOA, the other critters are fine, thanks. We took the second puppy to the vet last night, and we learned that he's treatable. We're hoping he'll pull through and will be placed in a good home. We also found out that the girl who placed the puppies with us did so without the sanction of a rescue organization - basically, she ignored protocol and broke the rules by pulling sick dogs without the backing of her organization. Needless to say, she most likely won't be welcome to do any more volunteering for these agencies who work so hard to make sure things are done the right way. Jen and I intend to keep fostering, once the pen is clear and it's safe for more dogs to come in.